YEARLY HIGH
15.6985 CDF
YEARLY LOW
11.7270 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.6927 CDF

2020 ISK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ISK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 15.6985. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 11.7270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9715 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.6597 to the December average rate of 15.3443, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 15.6985 was up 11.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 14.0669, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ISK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 78,492 CDF
2019 Average 67,442 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 58,635 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,857.43 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

15.6888
11.5546
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 12.9764, compared to 14.4089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9764
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.4089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 3.8274 CDF (High: 15.6985 / Low: 11.8711). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3762 CDF (High: 12.1032 / Low: 11.7270).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.8274
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3762

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.7702 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7702

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 15.3443) against the same month in 2019 (average: 13.7531), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5912 (+11.57%).

2020 Avg (December) 15.3443
2019 Avg (December) 13.7531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.9542 13.5222 13.6597
February 13.7007 13.2010 13.3630
March 13.4086 12.0797 12.6693
April 12.1032 11.7270 11.8991
May 13.4263 11.8090 12.4721
June 14.1819 13.4544 13.7951
July 14.6311 13.7314 14.0689
August 14.6473 14.1824 14.3650
September 14.5328 13.9470 14.2461
October 14.2614 13.0243 14.0270
November 14.8296 13.8888 14.4024
December 15.6985 11.8711 15.3443